Franklin County Health Department - Indiana

10/29/2026

🎃👻 Trick-or-treating is more fun when everyone stays safe! Remember to wear bright or reflective clothing, use crosswalks, stay with a buddy, and always watch for traffic. 🚸🍬

🍭 Before your child enjoys their treats, check candy for any choking hazards and keep the Poison Control number handy for accidental ingestions: 1-800-222-1222.

10/29/2026

The Franklin County Health Department is currently seeking a part-time nurse. The ideal candidate would have a flexible schedule to accommodate department needs, up to 28 hours per week. RN or LPN licensure is required. Nurse would assist with vaccinations, case management, testing, documentation, community health education, and other duties as assigned.

Interested applicants can email their resume to Brittani Schwab at [email protected] for consideration. Thanks!

10/22/2026

Great Halloween safety tips! 🎃

Halloween is more fun when everyone gets home safely.

If your family plans to trick-or-treat this year, make sure there is at least one adult in the group. Use sidewalks and crosswalks, choose bright costumes and consider carrying a flashlight or glow sticks. When you get home, check treats together. Discard any treats that are homemade, torn or unsealed.

Image description: A Halloween safety graphic from HCPH. It advises families to accompany children, use sidewalks and crosswalks, wear bright costumes and carry flashlights, check treats before eating, and use battery-powered lights instead of open flames in pumpkins. Halloween-themed illustrations include a jack-o’-lantern, crossing sign, cat mask, flashlight, glow stick, and candy.

10/20/2026

We say "boo" to the flu! 👻 Call us today at 765.647.4322 to schedule your flu shot appointment!

10/19/2026

🛑 School bus safety saves lives! When a school bus stops and the stop-arm is out, always stop and wait. Stopping for school buses is the law in all 50 states and helps keep children safe as they get on and off the bus. Let's all do our part to protect young pedestrians. 🚌💛

10/16/2026

Stay food safe this Halloween! More info can be found here: https://fightbac.org/halloween-food-safety-how-to/

10/16/2026

Busting this myth could save a life!

When cardiac arrest happens, the first chance for survival often rests with the people nearby. Yet 2/3 people believe only those with special training should provide CPR, a mistaken belief that costs lives. This World Restart a Heart Day, the American Heart Association is reminding everyone you do not need medical credentials to learn CPR. You just need knowledge, courage, and the willingness to act.

For adults and teens, Hands-Only CPR has two simple steps:

Step 1: Call 911.

Step 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.

Each year in the United States, more than 350,000 people experience cardiac arrests outside of a hospital, and 90% do not survive. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a person's chance of survival. Still, only about 42% receive CPR from someone nearby while waiting for emergency responders.

This fall, make World Restart a Heart Day a day of action by joining the Nation of Lifesavers by learning more about CPR!

10/16/2026

Our office will be closed 11:00-12:00 today for staff training. We will be open 8:30-11:00 and 12:00-4:00. Thanks!

10/15/2026

Today is Global Handwashing Day! Clean hands are important for staying healthy! Check the image below for the proper way to wash your hands each and every time.

10/13/2026